Childminder in Sheffield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 14 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has taken action to address the weaknesses at her last inspection and has raised the provision to a good standard. She has attended training and conducts independent research to improve her knowledge. The childminder evaluates the provision and makes positive changes that benefit children.  Children enjoy exploring how their environment changes with the cold weather. They show wonder at how leaves have become encased in frozen water. They feel that the ice is smooth and cold to the touch. They investigate how moss feels different when it is frosty.  Parents receive detailed information about their children's achievements and activities they enjoy, which helps them to continue children's learning at home. The childminder supports children who speak more than one language to develop good communication skills.  The childminder encourages good hygiene practices. She provides plenty of

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This provision is good

opportunities for outdoor play. She promotes children's understanding of how exercise keeps them strong and healthy and encourages them to make balanced food choices.  Children have a close relationship with the childminder. She is caring and provides a nurturing and stimulating environment. Good use of praise helps children to develop high levels of confidence and a strong sense of emotional security in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have effective partnerships with all other settings that children attend. This means that information about children's care and learning is not consistently shared, in order to promote continuity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 establish successful partnerships with all other settings that children attend, in order to share information and promote continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Parents contribute to assessments of children's progress and share information about their learning at home. The childminder uses the information she gathers to plan challenging activities that reflect children's interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe, such as from the dangers posed by social media. She has effective systems in place to help her keep up to date with current guidance. The childminder links with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. She seeks the views of parents and children. Their comments about her care are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Assessments provide an accurate overview of children's progress and are used effectively to plan for their future learning. Children learn mathematical skills. They sing number rhymes and begin to group similar objects. They build with construction materials, which helps them develop problem-solving skills. Children's interest in early literacy is promoted. The childminder encourages them to use pictures to retell their favourite stories. They begin to recognise initial letters and to link them to words, such as D for dinosaur. The childminder helps children to make connections in their learning. For example, they identify that the weather in their picture is cold, very much like the childminder's frosty garden. Children enjoy small-group activities at the local library. These promote their attention and listening skills and help to prepare them for the school environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a good understanding that not all food comes from the supermarket. They enjoy growing potatoes and raspberries. They learn about the natural world. For example, they discuss that worms are hard to find in the winter so birds need other food. Children build friendships in larger social groups. They demonstrate good manners and behave well. They are beginning to understand that some people's beliefs and traditions are different to their own. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. They explore being firefighters during role play. They make a pedestrian crossing and traffic lights to practise crossing the road. They put their knowledge into practice during the walk to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children lead their own play and share their ideas. They make good progress from their starting points and attain the skills they need for their future learning. They work out how to do things for themselves and are confident and keen to learn more. Children are emotionally secure and have good social skills. They take part in charity events, which raises their awareness of those less fortunate than them. Children successfully develop strong communication and language skills. They have a wide range of words. They are introduced to new words to extend their vocabulary, such as triceratops and diplodocus.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300649 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1058094 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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